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YD59 TZH

2009 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

108,851 mi
Last recorded108,851 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 TZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 108,851 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 108,829 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill prescribed area [seat belt mounting point] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,391 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 100,142 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 94,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 90,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 90,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape flat spot areas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear deeply split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill corroded in centre area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 82,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill corroded in centre area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 75,098 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,966 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 65,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,815 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 63,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front The Engine Management Light is on

Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,944 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 57,944 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2017 52,997 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 52,913 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 47,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 33,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,007 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2014 23,445 miles

all brake pipes have been waxed / oiled

Fail 6 May 2014 23,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes have been waxed / oiled

Pass 4 Sep 2013 19,418 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,175 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YD59 TZH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD59 TZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YD59 TZH registered?

YD59 TZH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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